The Big Bike Fest was delivered by The Bike Station Glasgow - supported by the council and Sustrans.

Bike Festival

Councillor Alan Moir, convener of development and regeneration at the council, said: “I am thrilled by the success of The Big Bike Fest - with more than a thousand people of all ages enjoying an array of active fun.

“It’s a promising sign of support for the council’s ongoing efforts in Bearsden and Milngavie to encourage people to travel sustainably - particularly by bike - reducing traffic congestion, increasing health and wellbeing, and supporting the local economy.

“One of the key barriers to getting more people cycling - particularly families, women and older people - is a lack of confidence, particularly with traffic.

“The festival connected people and provided practical help to demonstrate that cycling really is for everyone.”

Councillor Moir added: “Feedback so far has been excellent and there was a lot of interest in the council’s Bears Way A81 project - which provides protected space for children, families and other people new to cycling to travel in

safety and comfort.

“It is only partially complete at the moment, but is already proving popular with people travelling by bike for a variety of different trips.